A good understanding of strategic analysis and decision-making and the links between these and finance enables all managers at every level to make better strategic decisions and achieve improved performance. This interactive course has been designed to build on the theoretical framework by developing the practical tools and techniques for analyzing and evaluating strategic alternatives and making strategic financial decisions.

Course Objectives

Develop strategic thinking, and use the strategic management process to develop missions and objectives and carry out strategic analysis and decision-making

Forecast financial data using various Excel models

Understand the structure of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, and analysis of the cash operating cycle, for improved financial performance, and better management of working capital and cash flow

Use the techniques of uncertainty analysis and risk analysis and develop appropriate risk management tools for insurance and hedging of interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.